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Property Description
Live off the grid in this Rustic Contemporary Santa Fe style passive solar designed home built for comfort, beauty, and energy efficiency with an eye towards true sustainability.
LOCATION
Set on 7.39 Acres of an original 300 acre mining claim surrounded by Prescott National Forest at the end of a dead end road at 5600’ elevation. Secure electronic gate code ingress & egress through National Forest and privately maintained easements. 4WD is necessary during occasional winter weather. The home is sited on a natural land peninsula with incredible panoramic views of mountains valleys and National Forest affording complete privacy and solitude. Vegetation is primarily Chaparral with scrub Oak, Sage and Mountain Mahogany. Larger old growth Ponderosa Pine, Oak, and Juniper fill the valley below. The Hassayampa River is in easy walking distance. Mount Maverick looms above to the south. It’s about 10.7 miles to Copper Basin Rd in Prescott (1.9 on dirt) (20-25 minute drive).
CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIOR
Wall system is 2x6 wood frame; 5/8” OSB; 2 layers of 1” rigid blue foam (1 layer in garage) plus blown cellulose; sheetrock interior; stucco exterior. Dual pane Marvin wood frame windows. Large solid beams & pillars with Hassayampa River stone accents. Metal roof. Stained concrete floors. Super-re enforced roof structure (originally intended to support mechanicals). R-38 insulation in the attic of all living spaces including the guest quarters. Garage is R-30.
Established all organic raised bed gardens. Additional fenced garden and open beds surrounding the home use Permaculture Design principles. Fully enclosed chicken coop.
Multiple flagstone patios; one with built in fire pit. Covered and open concrete patios attached to home.
Concrete pad with electric & propane outlets used for Spa or Greenhouse.
Fire protection by Southern Yavapai Fire Department in Wilhoit ($90/year)
ENERGY SYSTEMS
Passive solar design with multiple south facing windows and scaled eaves. Concrete floors are the mass.
Off-Grid Photo Voltaic system with battery storage (specs available). 20yr life expectancy on batteries.
Back-Up propane generator - Kohler 9001, Model 12RES (12 kw generator) last serviced in 2015. It is programmed to automatically turn on if power is needed and it can also be turned on manually from the house.
Whisper 200 wind turbine (supplemental power for cloudy/stormy days)
Inquire for complete system specifications and equipment list.
Propane with leased 500gal tank is provided by Flame Propane.
INTERIOR
Main house features split 3 bedroom open concept floor plan with additional office or potential 4th bedroom; separate laundry room with utility sink and storage. 2 Pantries, one of which has built in ladder that leads to a finished loft space or storage area. Raised 10’ ceilings with ceiling fans throughout. Built in copper fountain at entry. Multiple Copper and Hassayampa River stone accents. Built in office niche.
Kitchen with formed concrete counters, hickory cabinets & stainless steel appliances open to living room. Reverse Osmosis water treatment at kitchen sink
Master suite features panoramic mountain views; his and hers walk-in closets; Master bath features large garden tub, a glass enclosed shower with steam & exterior door to outdoor patio with shower. Steam is powered by propane generator. Electronic display for the photovoltaic system is in the master bath for convenient daily monitoring. The patio off the MBR and the double doors are built to be big enough for the MBR bed to roll out in the summer for sleeping outside
3 solar tubes--1 in the main entrance, 1 in the bathroom in the guesthouse and 1 in the hallway between the two bedrooms in the main house
GUEST HOUSE & GARAGE
This detached building includes 1 bedroom w/walk-in closet, 1 Full bath and living area totaling 470sf. Attached to the Guest house is a 2 car garage.
HEATING & COOLING
Solar hot water radiant in floor heating (no glycol) “Drop Down” system for on demand use with multiple zones of control throughout the home in each bedroom and living area.
Back-up Munchkin propane powered boiler for radiant floor system
Wood stove
Evaporative Cooling
Vented Skylight in the attic
WATER
High producing 35GPM Well with 2500gal galvanized steel storage tank. The well was drilled in 1990 at a depth of 261 feet. Its estimated production by air jetting is 35gpm.
Roof top solar hot water panels supply both domestic and radiant floor system (2 panels for floors; 2 panels for domestic supply). System scaled & designed for 4 occupants.
Domestic recirculating hot water pump for on demand supply.
2 100gal tanks inside home - 1 for domestic supply; 1 for radiant floor system
Gray water drains all of the domestic water except the kitchen sink to stub outs at exterior of home on 2 sides. All other drains go to a permitted Elgin septic system for waste water treatment (designed by Robbins Engineering)
OTHER
There is an informal road maintenance agreement and committee. Each property owner contributes $200/yr. A full time neighbor will plow if requested. Grading has been done about every 4-5 yrs at a cost of approximately $400 for the last stretch of road to the property.
Perfume, phosphate & pesticide free cleaning products (some natural oils).
CASH BUYERS ONLYNeighborhood Description
Located on 7+ acres of a 300 acre mining claim. A secluded enclave of just a handful or part time and full time residents in the Prescott National Forest.Market Area
Prescott, AZ one of best places to live & retire in the U.S.
Great climate, safe, clean air, mild 4 seasons.School District
Prescott Unified School District plus many charter schoolsCommunity
Prescott, AZ is one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S at 1 mile high elevation with a mild 4 season climate. Clean air, safe, minimal traffic and low crime rate. Easy access to open space, parks, nature and recreation.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
